Which front is formed when cold air is moving faster than warm air and the cold air is dominating?
A cold front
100
What is a complete community of living and non living organisms and how they work together?
An ecosystem
200
Where is the most saltwater found?
Oceans
200
Why is the estuary important?
Estuaries provide places for diverse recreational activities, scientific study, environmental education, and aesthetic enjoyment.
200
Name the Intertidal zones.
High, middle, low
200
Which front is formed when warm air is moving faster than cold air and the warm air is dominating?
A warm front.
200
Is earth made up of many different ecosystems?
Yes
300
Where is freshwater found?
Rivers and lakes
300
What is a weather balloon?
A balloon which carries instruments to measure atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity. Then it sends the information back.
300
What is a Station Model?
Different written symbols used to depict the weather.
300
Which front is formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front and traps it?
An occluded front
300
If I said that tomorrow will be sunny and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, I am I referencing an ecosystem or a forecast?
A forecast
400
What does green mean on a weather map?
light rain
400
Do animals rely on estuaries?
Yes.
400
Name two groups of people who use station models?
Meteorologists and people who sail/ are on water quite often
400
Which front is a non-moving boundary between two air masses, and neither air mass is dominating?
A stationary front
400
What is a forecast?
A prediction about the weather.
500
What does red mean on a weather map?
Thunderstorms, very heavy rain
500
What is the weather balloon filled with, that allows it to float?
Air
500
What do barnacles eat?
Plankton
500
What is relative humidity?
It is the amount of moisture in the air compared to what the air can "hold" at that temperature. The percent of humidity in the air/a way to measure the amount of humidity.